Section 3-7 - Professional Requirements (a) DVR requires that providers meet relevant standards of competency: - (i) Professional service providers must meet applicable state licensure or professional certification requirements;
- (ii) Educational and training institutions must be accredited by the State's authorized accrediting body;
- (iii) Hearing evaluations will be provided only by such physicians or audiologists licensed or certified in accordance with State law or requirements;
- (iv) Community Rehabilitation Programs shall be accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) unless these circumstances exist:
- (A) the organization has been in existence for less than twelve months, or
- (B) the organization has been in existence for more than twelve months, but has been providing services to clients for less than twelve months.
- (v) Mental Health Centers must be certified by the Division of Behavioral Health.